Do-335 Pfeil

[GTX]

My quick take on a dedicated Reno style racer but keeping piston engines (in this case Jumo 222s):



Regards,

Greg

[GTX]

BTW,

I seem to recall reading a few years back that Howard Hughes (or maybe someone else) was interested in getting one of the captured Do-335s for use as a race aircraft.  Can anyone confirm/enlighten?

Regards,

Greg

[ChernayaAkula]

Thought the twin seater Do 335 could use a different, more stream-lined canopy.



And how about a jet-engined version? Over/under Lightning-style! 
The rear should be just about large enough to house two BMW 003s. The nose could be used for heavy armament or an air-intercept radar (FuG 240 "Berlin" or the like).

[rickshaw]

I like the look of the jet one but it would be a bit of a tail sitter I suspect (the Do335 always looked like it was about to squat IMHO).  Perhaps a Zerstorer with four 30mm in the nose to compensate?  I'd also tend to go with a bottom and two smaller side intakes - the bottom one for the lower engine and the two small side intakes for the top one.  Perhaps with a Fw190 style bubble canopy?

[GTX]

Guys, have a look back on page 1 & 2.

Regards,

Greg

[Zero-Sen]

Spanish Do 335 ?

[PR19_Kit]

That'd be Griffon engined then?

[Zero-Sen]

Yep!

[jcf]

It's more likely that they'd retain the annular radiator rather than going to the massive rework
required to mount radiators in the wings. That's
a lot of structural modification and plumbing.

It'd more likely look like a Shackleton rather than
a Griffon Spitfire.

[PolluxDeltaSeven]

It's more likely that they'd retain the annular radiator rather than going to the massive rework
required to mount radiators in the wings. That's
a lot of structural modification and plumbing.

It'd more likely look like a Shackleton rather than
a Griffon Spitfire.

Maybe, but it's so beautiful like this !!

Spanish Do 335 ?

Wonderfull work, as always !
(by the way, I sent you a PM, it should be in your inbox  )